Cherry Pie with Spiral Crust
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- PIE CRUST:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shortening (chilled)
- 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
- ice water (6 to 8 tablespoons)
- FILLING:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar 
 
The spiral crust on this cherry
pie is a fun way to dress up a pie for Mother's Day, Memorial Day, the
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See how to make this spiral crust and other decorative
tops to use on any of your pie recipes you want to dress up!
 
Directions
PIE CRUST:
  • See the double pie crust recipe for instructions on preparing the pie crust.

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Follow the double pie crust recipe through placing the bottom crust in the pie plate. Trim the
edges flush with the edge of the pie plate. Refrigerate the pie crust for the top until ready to
use. FILLING:
  • Pour the cherry pie filling into the bottom crust and distribute
    evenly. Sprinkle the almond extract and sugar over the top of the filling. Gently swirl through
    the pie filling with the tip of your finger to distribute the extract and sugar through the filling.
    They do not need to be completely mixed in the filling.
SPIRAL TOP CRUST:
  • Roll
    out the top crust in a long narrow strip. Cut the crust into long strips that are 3/8 to 1/2 inch
    wide. Starting with one strip in the center of the pie, begin to twist the strip and coil it around
    the center of the pie. Continue to twist the strip as you coil it around or it will begin to
    untwist. Work out towards the edge of the pie.
  • Add strips as needed to keep them in one
    continuous length by moistening the ends of each and pressing together to attach to the previous
    strip. Continue adding strips and coiling out towards the edge until the entire pie is covered.
    Work carefully so that you do not let the strips touch the filling until you are putting them into
    place. This will keep filling from getting on the strips where you do not want it.
  • Moisten
    the edge of the pie with water and then place a slightly wider strip tightly twisted around the
    edge. Press to seal.
  • Cut three leaf patterns from leftover crust and apply to the center
    of the pie. Sprinkle the crust lightly with sugar to give it sparkle and to add crispness.
  • Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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